SDS2 BETA testing PROGRAM

help us build
sds2 2027

Join a group of SDS2 users helping shape the next product release through our beta testing program. Over the course of 6–8 weeks, participants will test new features using real-world projects, provide feedback directly to the product team, and help influence final improvements before launch.

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Mid July

Kickoff

6-8 weeks

Duration

4 

Test Areas

3-4 hours

Per Week

four areas. real impact.

The 2027 release brings major automation to the parts of detailing that consume your day. You'll get hands-on with these features before anyone else.

 

#DRAFTING #ULTIMATE

ai label placement & model-synced erection views
The cleanup pass you've been doing by hand for years, automated. AI-driven label placement reads the geometry instead of guessing, and your erection views stay synced to the model.

#MODELING #ULTIMATE

AI BIM ANALYZER -
TALK TO YOUR MODEL
Natural language prompting that lets you query and interrogate models. Ask the questions you'd normally answer by digging through menus.

#MODELING #ULTIMATE

ADVANCED REPORTING OF CONNECTION GROUPS
Building on smart grouping from SDS2 2026, the 2027 release brings deeper reporting across connection groups. Submittal packages, design reviews, and design-checks at a glance.

#MODELING #ULTIMATE

DIRECT WELDED CONNECTION DESIGN
Native support for direct welded connections in SDS2's connection design engine. Code-compliant, fabrication-aware, fully integrated with the rest of your workflow.

what's involved. what you get

Real work, real feedback, real influence on SDS2 2027.

WHAT WE'LL ASK OF YOU

 

1.   6-8 WEEKS OF TESTING

      Starting mid-July, about 3-4 hours per week at your own pace.


2.   TEST ON REAL OR TEST PROJECTS

      No test models required. Run it on your current projects.


3.   SUBMIT REGULAR FEEDBACK

      Share noteworthy findings, whether positive or areas that need improvement.


4.   OPTIONAL 30-MIN WEEKLY CHECK-IN

      Meet weekly with the SDS2 product team to share your findings.

WHAT you'll get back

 

1.   FIRST ACCESS TO NEW FEATURES

      Months before the general release. The release is yours to shape.


2.   DIRECT INFLUENCE ON THE ROADMAP

      Your feedback guides what releases in SDS2 2027 and beyond.


3.   DIRECT ACCESS TO OUR PRODUCT TEAM

      For the duration of the BETA.


4.   INVITATION TO ALLPLAN LAB

      A half day, in-person workshop the day before Build Forward to shape future releases.

A RHYTHM YOU CAN ACTUALLY KEEP.

Through June

APPLICATION

Beta testers confirmed by late June.

Mid July

KICKOFF

Beta testing begins.

July - Sept

TESTING IN PROGRESS

Ongoing testing. Weekly prompts. Optional check-ins.

September

WRAP UP

Final feedback shared. Exit survey.

  • Through June
  • Mid July
  • July - Sept
  • September

help us develop sds2 2027

Six to eight weeks and the chance to make your mark on the 2027 release.

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